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Sunday, March 11, 2007

In the Bible we read many references to sheep and how the good shepard takes care of them. The adventures of stray sheep, sheep needing a protector, sheep needing to be lead by still waters, etc. are plentiful. Some take exception to us being referred to as dumb sheep because they feel we are not so dumb. Is that right? I think most of us, well all of us, are pretty dumb. As smart as some of us think we are we are still dumb.

We are like sheep because everything is relative. You see, we as humans think sheep are pretty dumb. God, on the other hand, is super smart. If you think about how much smarter he is than we are, then we must be pretty much as dumb as we think sheep are if everything is relative.

I, for one, can't even imagine how smart God would have to be to hold the entire universe in his hands, can you?

I'm getting ready to paint the azaleas at Callaway Gardens again this year. This is me painting inside Callaway. The guy in the photo is from the local TV station in Columbus.

About Me

Having lived approximately 65 years give or take a few has afforded me many riches that I treasure. Formost I treasure my faith in Jesus Christ, my family and my friends the rest is just icing on the cake.

I am a Southern Baptist and attend First Baptist Church in Thomaston Georgia and invite you to join me when you are in the area.

I enjoy painting in the studio and outside in the open air using oils and soft pastels. My work can be seen and purchased on line at www.phyllisfranklin.com and in person at The Garden House Studio and Gallery located beside my primary residence. To view my work in person, call 706-975-6419 to set up a time. I also enjoy paint days with all my friends from 5 to 99. If you or your child would like to come paint with me or just take a studio tour, call me.

I enjoy my family and particulary my two granddaughters who also paint, cook and play with me almost daily. I've created a blog where I share much of my life living in the south with my wonderful family. http://phyllisfranklin.blogspot.com/ and invite you to visit the blog. My life is indeed rich with all the blessings God gives.